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Mumbai Man Who Sexually Assaulted Student On Local Train Misbehaved With 5 Other Women At CSMT Station; Visuals Surface

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Mumbai: It is a shocker! Nawazu Karim Sheikh (40), the man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 20-year-old student in a Panvel-bound local train between CST and Masjid stations on Wednesday morning, had accosted and brushed past, in an obscene manner, five other women in full public view on platform no. 1 of CST that day.

CCTV footage which clearly showed the man trying to get fresh with the women absorbed in their daily commute. Even more distressing was that no one on the platform bothered to check this pervert.

The 20-year-old boarded the women’s compartment of the Harbour Line train at 7.26 a.m. when Karim followed her into the train. He then allegedly attempted to rape her. But the girl put up stiff resistance, by which time the train had reached Masjid station, where she jumped off, on to the platform and got into a general compartment. Karim too got off at Masjid station where he was found loitering by a joint team of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) at 3.00 p.m.

Karim Further Misbehaved With Five Other Women

When the CCTV footage was further vetted to reconstruct his activity, it showed that Karim, who was apparently under the influence of alcohol, had misbehaved with five other women.

Strangely enough, none of the disgraceful incidents were reported to the security personnel by any of the commuters. A serial molester on the prowl, in the open, showed security at CST in a very poor light.

The footage showed the misbehaviour was stark and abrasive. In one instance, it shows him intentionally elbowing a woman at CSMT; other clips revealed his intent as he walks diagonally and intentionally collides with another woman, but manages to walk away unscathed. A male passenger who witnessed the incident chose not to intervene.

In addition, the CCTV footage captured the inappropriate touching. However, in this case, too, the woman decided not to report the incident and continued walking. The accused was also seen intentionally obstructing the path of two other women commuters on the platform, but they also chose not to report the matter and proceeded ahead.

Incident Raises Concerns Over Saftey Of Passengers

According to officials, the inertia of the victims and failure to report the misconduct has raised concerns about the overall safety of passengers. The CCTV footage has underscored the urgent need for increased vigilance and a proactive approach in reporting such incidents. However, this does not gloss over the failure of the men in uniform to patrol the platforms.

“This incident serves as a stark reminder that the cooperation of commuters and timely reporting are crucial in combating such acts and deterring potential offenders,” stated an official. The official urged passengers to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities or harassment immediately to the authorities, and work collectively to create a safe environment for all commuters.

When asked about these obscene skirmishes, Subhash Gupta, Chairman, Rail Yatri Parishad, said, “The incidents have led to a re-evaluation of security arrangements and protocols in local trains as well as at railway stations. Authorities are expected to take immediate action to strengthen security measures, increase surveillance, and enhance awareness campaigns to ensure the safety and well-being of passengers, especially women, during their daily commute”.

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CBI arrests two CGST officers in Mumbai for accepting Rs 25,000 bribe

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Mumbai, Oct 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has arrested a Superintendent and an Inspector of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) in Mumbai, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000 from a businessman.

According to a CBI statement, the arrested officials have been identified as Superintendent Vikram and Inspector Lav Kumar Chittoria, both posted in the CGST Santacruz Division.

The case was registered on Tuesday following a complaint from a textile trader who had applied online for GST registration of his firm on September 24, the statement said.

The complainant alleged that during a field inspection on October 3, Chittoria demanded Rs 25,000 as illegal gratification for himself and his superior officer.

The officers allegedly warned that the GST registration certificate would not be issued unless the bribe was paid.

Acting on the complaint, the CBI laid a trap and caught both the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount inside the CGST West Mumbai Office on Tuesday.

The bribe money was recovered from their possession. Following the arrests, searches were carried out at the offices and residences of both officials, during which several incriminating documents were also seized.

A CBI spokesperson said that both officers were taken into custody for interrogation and will be produced before a competent court in Mumbai later in the day.

“Further investigation is underway to determine whether other officials were involved in the bribery racket and to trace possible links with similar cases,” the official added.

The agency reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption in government departments and urged citizens to report any instance of demand for bribes through its dedicated helpline and online portal.

Just a few days ago, in its crackdown on bribery in government offices, the CBI arrested two senior government officials of the Ministry of Defence and a railway hospital, in two separate cases of bribery.

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Mumbai Hit-And-Run Case: 21-Year-Old Ruia College Student Dies After Being Abandoned On Road Following Accident At Sion

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Mumbai: A 21-year-old college student, Mayur Kishor Rai, pursuing his undergraduate studies at Ruia College in Matunga, tragically died in a hit-and-run accident on the evening of October 4. The incident occurred near the Sion Bridge incline on Dr. B.A. Road, Sion East. The Sion Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.

According to the FIR, Mayur, a resident of Lallubhai Compound in Mankhurd, lived with his family and used to commute to college on a KTM Duke 250 motorcycle (MH-03-EJ-5365) registered in his sister Deepa’s name. On the day of the incident, Mayur left for college on the bike and informed his mother, Sunita Rai,45, a social worker, around 6:30 PM that he was on his way home.

However, at around 8:15 PM, Sunita received a call from an unknown person using Mayur’s mobile, informing her that his bike had met with an accident near Sion Bridge.

The family rushed to the location by taxi but could not find Mayur at the spot. While on their way to Sion Hospital, they spotted his motorcycle near the zebra crossing on Dr. B.A. Road, where police were already present. Upon getting down from the taxi, the family found Mayur lying unconscious beside a small tempo.

An ambulance called by the police arrived shortly, and Mayur was rushed to Sion Hospital. Unfortunately, the doctors declared him dead on arrival.

According to traffic police patrolling the area, some bystanders had informed them about the accident and mentioned that an injured person was being taken to the hospital in a tempo. The tempo in question bore the registration number MH-48-CB-3469.

Investigations revealed that after the accident, local bystanders had placed the injured Mayur in the tempo for transportation. However, when no one accompanied him to the hospital, the frightened tempo driver allegedly offloaded Mayur near the zebra crossing and left him there unattended.

Police have filed a case against the unknown vehicle driver for causing death by negligent and rash driving, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act. Efforts are ongoing to identify the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.

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Mumbai Crime: RCF And Tilak Nagar Police Bust Illegal Prostitution Racket At Chembur Bar; Manager, Owner And Customer Arrested

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Mumbai: The Mumbai police have uncovered an illegal prostitution racket being run under the guise of a bar and restaurant at Pramila Bar and Restaurant located on RC Marg, Chembur. The RCF police, acting on a tip-off, raided the premises and apprehended the bar manager, bar owner, and a customer during the operation.

According to the complaint filed by Police Constable Amol Khatke,36, attached to the Crime Detection Unit of the RCF police station, the raid was carried out on the evening of October 4 at 6:45 PM by a joint team from RCF and Tilak Nagar police stations.

Police Inspector Mausami Patil of RCF police station had received credible information that prostitution activities were being conducted at the bar. Inspector Manisha Kulkarni from Tilak Nagar Police Station, designated as a Special Police Officer under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) and Government Resolution dated March 14, 2006, participated in the joint operation.

To confirm the illegal activities, police deployed a decoy customer, a 32-year-old man residing near Atop Hill Church, Kokari Agar, Mumbai, to the bar. Upon approaching bar manager Nishikant Sadanand Sahu,43, a resident of Chembur Camp, the decoy was informed that the charge for sexual services was Rs 1,000.

The decoy agreed and was directed to the first floor of the establishment where he ordered a drink. When a female bartender approached and engaged in inappropriate conduct, the police team raided the premises immediately. The woman, aged 41 and a resident of Ambedkar Nagar, Mankhurd, was caught accepting Rs1,000 from the decoy. The money was seized as evidence.

In total, eight adult women were found working at the bar, allegedly involved in prostitution. These women hailed from various localities, including Chembur, Tilak Nagar, Mankhurd and Ulhasnagar in Thane.

During interrogation, the women revealed that their involvement was facilitated through acquaintances engaged in prostitution from their residential areas.

They claimed they were introduced to the bar manager, Nishikant Sahu, who in turn confessed to operating the prostitution racket in collaboration with bar owner Vasant Chandrashekhar Shetty.

Police have registered a case against the accused under Section 144(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Further investigation into the racket is currently underway.

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